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BRI Jr. Benjamin Franklin lesson plan
BRI Jr. Elizabeth Eckford lesson plan
BRI Jr. Neil Armstrong lesson plan

BRI Jr. K-3 Elementary Social Studies Skill Mini Lessons

BRI Jr. Benjamin Franklin lesson plan
(K-3) Social Studies Mini Lesson – Benjamin Franklin’s Own Words
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Mini-Lesson. Primary Sources, Franklin, Social Studies Skills. A short lesson using age-appropriate excerpts from Franklin's written works. Students practice observing, sourcing, and interpreting while learning about good habits and character.
BRI Jr. Elizabeth Eckford lesson plan
(K-3) Social Studies Skill Mini-Lesson – Multiple Perspectives and Eckford’s Epic Courage
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Mini-Lesson. Multiple Perspectives, Civil Rights, Social Studies Skills. Students read a mini-book, sing a Courage Song, and write or draw from another person's point of view to practice perspective-taking.
BRI Jr. Neil Armstrong lesson plan
(K-3) Social Studies Skill Mini-Lesson – Cause-and-Effect and Neil Armstrong’s Amazing Courage
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Mini-Lesson. Observation, Inquiry, Exploration. Students read a mini-book, sing a Civic Virtue Song, and identify cause-and-effect relationships connected to Armstrong's Moon landing.